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title: "Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust"
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# Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e7091dc-0208-4e90-85b8-ff61cf68fbc9

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## Summary

Durham County Council is initiating a public procurement process for the contract titled "Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust" within the transport services industry, classified under CPV code 60000000. This tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the submission deadline set for 25th June 2021. The contract for this dedicated bus service will commence on 1st September 2021 and run until 31st August 2024, catering to students in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £540,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in transport services, particularly those offering school transport solutions. Companies that operate coaches, particularly those equipped to handle a variety of seating capacities, would be well-suited to compete. As this procurement process is designed as an open procedure, smaller businesses and SMEs will have a chance to participate in providing tailored transport services to the academy, thereby fostering business growth in the local community.

## Notice

This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students. Route 1 Redworth to Heighington to West Park to Hummersknott Academy - 50-seater coach Route 2 Skerne Park to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach Route 3 School Aycliffe, Western approaches to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach All buses need to arrive at the school no later than 8.20am and will be expected to leave Trust by 3.30pm. The buses run during term time only (190 days).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018c5117-2097-4671-89a6-5aeccd988e0f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018c5117-2097-4671-89a6-5aeccd988e0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018c5117-2097-4671-89a6-5aeccd988e0f
  26th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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